Institute of Philosophy

The Institute of Philosophy comprises two areas of research: Philosophy and European Governance

Philosophy

The Department’s focus is modern and contemporary European philosophy. We offer a wide range of courses in this field and beyond. Corresponding to the department’s international character, courses are taught in English, French, and German. Furthermore, the Department offers attractive research opportunities in all areas of modern and contemporary European philosophy.

Areas of specialization

Modern and contemporary theoretical philosophy, esp. Kant and German Idealism, epistemology and philosophy of mind
(Prof. Dr. Dietmar Heidemann),

Teaching activities

Staff

European Governance

The Research Group for European Governance (EuroGov) is an interdisciplinary research structure (constitutional law, philosophy of law & politics, comparative politics and sociology) centered on European and Comparative Political Studies.